GARWOOD EL

RICE CISD
7827 HWY 71 S
GARWOOD, TX 77442
120 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Garwood Elementary is a public school located in Garwood, Texas, serving as a key educational facility within the Rice Consolidated Independent School District. Situated along Highway 71, the school provides foundational education for students in the local rural community, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and core curriculum standards. As part of the Rice CISD system, the school works in alignment with district-wide goals to support student achievement and prepare children for their transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

The school reflects the close-knit nature of the Garwood area, emphasizing a community-focused approach to learning. By maintaining strong ties to the Rice CISD mission, Garwood Elementary aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment that balances traditional instruction with modern educational resources. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level offerings, or current academic initiatives can find further information through the district’s official website at http://www.ricecisd.org.
120
Total Students
7.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    68 (56.7%)
  • White
    39 (32.5%)
  • Black
    9 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: RICE CISD
Phone: (979)234-3531
Website: http://www.ricecisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 15
Gender Ratio